If you are looking for a last minute Valentine’s Day present for that beer-loving man or woman in your life, chocolate beer can be the perfect gift. You can either take your valentine out for a beer to try some on draft, or you can get them a bottle to enjoy at home. I’m sure […]
Entries from February 14th, 2012
Last Minute Chocolate Beers for Valentine’s Day
February 14th, 2012 · 5 Comments · Beer & Food
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Portland’s Hopworks Urban Brewery Pairing Up With Trellis for Second Annual Beer Dinner
February 13th, 2012 · No Comments · Beer & Food, Oregon Breweries
If you live in Seattle and still haven’t ventured over to the Eastside to check out Trellis, you are way overdue. Located in Kirkland adjacent to the Heathman Hotel, Trellis is definitely worth the trip across Lake Washington for their menu focused on fresh on local ingredients, a great happy hour, and a welcoming, unpretentious atmosphere. […]
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Pike ChocoFest This Weekend to Feature Chocolate, Beer, Cider and More
February 9th, 2012 · No Comments · Beer & Food, Washington Breweries
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, chances are you might already have chocolate on the mind (Although, some of us always have chocolate on the mind). Pike Brewing Company is here to help you get your chocolate fix. The brewery will hold their 4th Annual Pike ChocoFest at the Pike Pub & Brewery from […]
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Washington Brewers Guild Announces 2012 Washington Cask Beer Festival on March 31
February 8th, 2012 · 1 Comment · Events, Washington Breweries
The Washington Cask Beer Festival is one of the best beer events that Seattle has to offer. There is always an abundance of exciting beer to sample, including a lot of special batches brewed just for this festival. Details from the Washington Brewers Guild: (Seattle, WA) February 8, 2012- After several years of hiatus the […]
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Grab A Beer: Widmer Dark Saison
February 8th, 2012 · No Comments · Beer Reviews, Oregon Breweries
Widmer Brothers Dark Saison Alcohol by Volume: 5.5% Look for this beer and more at Full Throttle Bottles in Georgetown. Intro: Each year, Widmer chooses a different style for their Brewmasters’ Release. For 2012, say hello to the Dark Saison. A traditional saison is brewed primarily with pale or pilsner malt, but Widmer also uses […]
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Big Time Brewery’s Whiny The Complainer Triple IPA
February 7th, 2012 · No Comments · Beer & Food, Beer Reviews, Random Beer Pics, Washington Breweries
Today is the day. Avoid the Pliny The Younger headache and head over to the Big Time for a glass (or two) of Whiny The Complainer. It’s tasting great with a nice light, resiny, citrus aroma and some big, rich, juicy hop flavor. Nicely done. Cheers, +Russ
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Brouwer’s Cafe Hard Liver Barleywine Festival Update
February 7th, 2012 · 2 Comments · Events
Below is an update to how things are coming along for the upcoming Hard Liver Barleywine Festival at Brouwer’s on March 3. Our Cooler is filling up with this delicious, malty beverage. This will be the 10th anniversary of the event. It will be the 7th year here at Brouwer’s. We have a lot of the usual […]
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Big Time Brewing to Release Whiny the Complainer Tomorrow
February 6th, 2012 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized
Who needs Pliny the Younger when you can get Whiny the Complainer? From Big Time Brewing: The Big Time Brewing Company is pleased to announce the release of Whiny the Complainer on February 7th 2012 when the doors open at 11:30 am. Brewed on 12/28/2011, Whiny is a delicious triple India Pale Ale that features an abundant […]
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2012 Belgianfest Impresses – My Favorites
February 6th, 2012 · 8 Comments · Events, Washington Breweries
This past weekend’s third annual Belgianfest was quite the event. It gave Washington breweries a chance to have fun and show the hopped-up, IPA-loving throngs of local beer drinkers what else is out there. The change to a new venue at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center, located right on the downtown Seattle waterfront, was […]
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Beer Picks for Belgianfest on Saturday
February 2nd, 2012 · 1 Comment · Events, Washington Breweries
Upon first glance at the beer lineup for this weekend’s Belgianfest, the first thought that ran through my head was, “Uh, oh.” There are quite a few beers that I’d love to try, and tough choices will have to be made if I intend to maintain at least some sense of sobriety. More information for […]
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